Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at the disposal of: Available for someone to use or control.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • dawn on: If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • roughly speaking: Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact but is still generally true.
  • as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • such as: For example; like
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • enormous: Huge; very big; very important
  • regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • consequence: Importance of a person or thing
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • interpret: To express so that others understand it
  • roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
  • resentment: Feeling of anger because of unfair treatment
  • existence: State of being present, alive or real
  • underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
  • blast: To attack someone with words
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
  • precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
  • witness: To see the signing of an official document
  • secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
  • institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
  • drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
  • dawn: First light of day
  • linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
  • poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
  • exception: Something different or not included
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
  • strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
  • target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
  • frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • array: A regular order or arrangement of things
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • artery: Tubes that carry blood from the heart to the body
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • pound: The # key on a keyboard
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
  • strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
  • sparse: Being few in number and often widely spread
  • crow: Large black bird
  • close: Almost; near
  • goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
  • labour: Physical process by which a baby is born
  • transatlantic: Going across the Atlantic Ocean
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • expedient: Appropriate in a situation that requires action
  • hoover: Vacuum cleaner
  • firepower: Relative capacity for shooting, bombing a target
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    • alliance

      US /əˈlaɪəns/

      UK /əˈlaɪəns/

      • Noun
      • Group of people/organizations working together
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    • array

      US /ə'reɪ/

      UK /əˈreɪ/

      • Noun
      • A regular order or arrangement of things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in a regular order
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    • artery

      US /ˈɑrtəri/

      UK /ˈɑ:təri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tubes that carry blood from the heart to the body
      • Important road, rail or water way
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    • as anything

      US /əz ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

      UK /əz ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the disposal of

      US /æt ðə dɪˈspoʊzəl ʌv/

      UK /æt ðə dɪˈspəuzəl əv/

      • other
      • Available for someone to use or control.
      B2
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
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    • blast

      US /blæst/

      UK /blɑ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone with words
      • To destroy something with explosives
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Destructive wave of air from an explosion
      • Strong current of wind
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    • calculate

      US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/

      UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find an answer using mathematics
      • To make an educated guess about something
      B2
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • consequence

      US /ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛns,-kwəns/

      UK /ˈkɔnsikwəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Importance of a person or thing
      • Outcome of an event; result
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    • crow

      US /kroʊ/

      UK /krəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large black bird
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high loud sound, e.g. like a rooster
      • To be very proud of something and talk about it
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    • dawn

      US /dɔn/

      UK /dɔ:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • First light of day
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To begin to grow light as the sun rises
      • To begin to be understood for the first time
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    • dawn on

      US /dɔn ɑn/

      UK /dɔ:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
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    • dominate

      US /ˈdɑməˌnet/

      UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
      • To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
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    • drag

      US /dræɡ/

      UK /dræɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reluctantly move or go somewhere
      • To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
      • Boring or annoying thing/activity
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    • drag on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To last longer than expected, in a boring way
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    • ease

      US /iz/

      UK /i:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
      • To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being comfortable or relaxed
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    • enormous

      US /ɪˈnɔrməs/

      UK /iˈnɔ:məs/

      • Adjective
      • Huge; very big; very important
      • Very great in size, amount, or degree.
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    • exception

      US /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

      UK /ɪkˈsepʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something different or not included
      • An objection or feeling of disapproval.
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    • existence

      US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

      UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being present, alive or real
      • A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
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    • expedient

      US /ɪkˈspidiənt/

      UK /ɪkˈspi:diənt/

      • Adjective
      • Appropriate in a situation that requires action
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    • firepower

      US /ˈfaɪərpaʊə(r)/

      UK /ˈfaɪəpaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Relative capacity for shooting, bombing a target
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    • float

      US /floʊt/

      UK /fləʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To sell the shares of a company publicly
      • To move slowly and easily through air
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object designed to stay on the surface of water
      • Decorated truck used in a festival
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • frustrate

      US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/

      UK /frʌ'streɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
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    • genius

      US /ˈdʒinjəs/

      UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person displaying a high level of intelligence
      • The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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    • goodwill

      US /ˈɡʊdˈwɪl/

      UK /ˌgʊdˈwɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
      • The established reputation of a business regarded as a quantifiable asset.
      • Countable Noun
      • An organization that helps people in need.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hesitate

      US /'hezɪteɪt/

      UK /'hezɪteɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
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    • hoover

      US /ˈhuːvər/

      UK /ˈhu:və(r)/

      • Noun
      • Vacuum cleaner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean with a vacuum cleaner
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • institution

      US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɪnstɪˈtju:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
      • Tradition, custom or system accepted by a group
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    • interpret

      US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/

      UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express so that others understand it
      • To translate what is said into another language
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    • linger

      US /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/

      UK /ˈlɪŋgə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take your time doing something; hang around
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • poll

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
      • Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a group of people in a vote or election
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    • precision

      US /prɪˈsɪʒən/

      UK /prɪˈsɪʒn/

      • Adjective
      • Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being very accurate and exact
      • The degree to which something is accurately or exactly done.
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    • regret

      US /rɪˈɡrɛt/

      UK /rɪ'ɡret/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
      • Used to express apology or sadness.
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    • resentment

      US /rɪˈzɛntmənt/

      UK /rɪˈzentmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of anger because of unfair treatment
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    • resistance

      US /rɪˈzɪstəns/

      UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force that stops or slows movement of something
      • Refusal to accept something new or different
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    • responsible

      US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the cause of something that has occurred
      • Having the duty of dealing with something
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    • reverse

      US /rɪˈvɚs/

      UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/

      • Noun
      • Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
      • Instance of a significant change, for the worse
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drive a vehicle backward
      • To change to an opposite state, way or condition
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    • roughly

      US /ˈrʌflɪ/

      UK /ˈrʌfli/

      • Adverb
      • Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
      • In a manner that is violent or not careful
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    • roughly speaking

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact but is still generally true.
      • Generally speaking; in a broad sense.
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    • secure

      US /sɪˈkjʊr/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or achieve something with certainty
      • To firmly attach something to something else
      • Adjective
      • Being attached to something tightly and surely
      • (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • sparse

      US /spɑ:rs/

      UK /spɑ:s/

      • Adjective
      • Being few in number and often widely spread
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    • strait

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Noun
      • Channel joining large bodies of water
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    • strategic

      US /strəˈtidʒɪk/

      UK /strəˈti:dʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned with strategy; well thought out
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • target

      US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

      UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
      • Group you are trying to sell to or influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to influence; direct a message toward
      • (Army) to aim an attack at something
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • transatlantic

      US /ˌtrænsətˈlæntɪk, ˌtrænz-/

      UK /ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Going across the Atlantic Ocean
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    • underestimate

      US /ˌʌndɚˈɛstəmet/

      UK /ˌʌndər'estɪmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make too low a guess of something's size, value
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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    • witness

      US /ˈwɪtnɪs/

      UK /'wɪtnəs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To see the signing of an official document
      • To see an event take place (usually a crime)
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who was present to see an event take place
      • Evidence or proof of something
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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